Imagine a world where walking out the door inspires adventure and a love of nature, from tiny bugs on the sidewalk to giant redwoods standing sentinel. Could it be that these adventures can inspire systemic change? On Episode 152 of the Adventures in Learning podcast, author Meg Fleming chats with Dr. Diane about the power of sparking wonder, curiosity, and connection to the natural world.
Known for weaving musicality with storytelling, Meg is the author of such books as I Heart You, Sometimes Rain, Sounds Like School Spirit, Rock That Vote, Wondering Around, and I Live in a Tree Trunk. Her latest book, The Everything Trail is a lyrical nature inspired narrative that captures the ability of kids to transform simple hikes and outings into major adventures of discovery (and the illustrations by Chuck Groenink elevate the reader into the redwood forest).
This week, Meg and I are traveling with CBCC (Children's Book Creators for Conservation). Meg shares some of her transformative experiences from her first trip to South Africa with Wild Tomorrow, highlighting the profound connection between humanity, habitats, and wildlife.
We invite you to join us on our adventure! If you have any questions about the wildlife, conservation efforts, or community connections, please leave them in the comments. We’ll do our best to answer them or find answers while we’re there.
Timestamps
01:09 - Writing Lyrical Children's Books, The Adventures in Learning of Author Meg Fleming
04:49 - Nature's Wonder: The Inspiration Behind The Everything Trail
09:59 - Connecting to nature in big and small ways for engaged learning
14:10 - Using school visits to spark curiosity, wonder, and connection to the planet
16:21 - Conservation, Connection, and Returning to South Africa with CBCC and Wild Tomorrow
0:34:15 - Inspiring Hope Through Nature and Children
Links
Meg Fleming's Official Website
Follow Meg, Dr. Diane, and CBCC on Instagram
Purchase The Everything Trail
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